outcrop

Definition of outcropnext

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Recent Examples of outcrop The permit area contains two outcropping porphyry targets (Ricardo Herrera and Sortilegio) and one zone with signatures of both porphyry-epithermal and skarn mineralization (Vista Alegre). Sacramento Bee, 2 July 2024 The environmental data is being collected at San Martin West over an outcropping copper-silver mineralization trend that has been mapped for over 2.3 km of strike including 5.8m at 3.1% copper and 65 g/t silver from surface (previously reported). Kansas City Star, 4 June 2024 More than 200 Rangers fought vertically – up the sheer cliff face of Pointe du Hoc, a craggy outcropping overlooking the two American landing beaches – in an effort to capture what was thought to be a key location of German artillery. James Sandy, The Conversation, 21 May 2024 Five friends traveled from Florida to be on a rock outcropping to witness the celestial event. Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for outcrop
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Verb
  • The film traces how Jack’s early years making surf films with close friends became a foundation for a much broader creative life, capturing moments in and out of the water that later surfaced in his songwriting.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 17 June 2026
  • The day invites bold heart and brave truth working together, even when control issues surface.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • And back home, on the streets of the Big Apple, celebrations broke out everywhere.
    Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
  • There's something extra hospitable about offering a handmade cocktail without having to break out the bar cart or shaker.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
  • Reality competition slipped to 45 from 50; unstructured reality rose to 38 from 36.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • While the elevator was running during the inspection, the county issued a violation for an expired inspection certificate.
    Bri Buckley, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • A smoke advisory was issued for a broad swath of East Los Angeles, with members of the public urged to limit outdoor exercise and those with health issues to remain indoors.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Within five months of the arrival of new Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker, optimism has emerged that a struggling defense may be on the brink of major improvement.
    Briana Aldridge, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • The chicks, born to piping plovers Imani and Sea Rocket, emerged from their nest near Montrose Pier under the watchful eyes of volunteer bird monitors, who spent sunup to sundown waiting to confirm all four eggs had successfully hatched.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026

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“Outcrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcrop. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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